SearchPast Issues Nov. 30, 2006

Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar highlights - See full calendar Thursday, Nov. 30 • Chemistry Seminar • Writing Program Reading Series Friday, Dec. 1 • Performing Arts Dept. presentation — BODYMIND/Art of Movement Monday, Dec. 4 • Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series Wednesday, Dec. 6 • Physics Colloquium Campus Calendars - Academic calendar - Assembly Series - Graduate Professional Council calendar - Schools' calendars - University calendar The Record, a twice-weekly electronic newspaper for Washington University faculty, staff and students, is the official source for news and information of vital importance to all members of the campus community. Click below to contact us about: - Record staff - Comments, story ideas - Technical web/email issues - To subscribe - To unsubscribe It's lonely at the top A tower crane offers an overview of construction on the Danforth Campus. Genome center receives $156 million The Genome Sequencing Center has been awarded a $156 million, four-year grant to use DNA sequencing to unlock the secrets of human diseases. The grant is among the largest awarded to the University and one of only three given by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to U.S. sequencing centers. University prepares for potential pandemic flu The University is laying plans for how it would respond if a pandemic flu strikes the St. Louis region. Geologists resurrect Lewis and Clark data, show more flood-prone river Long-overlooked research from the 19th-century explorers provides a benchmark that helped create a composite record of the Missouri River that could aid in flood control. Res life's Rob Wild appointed assistant to the chancellor A 1993 graduate, Wild says he is "thrilled" about the new opportunity to work with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, effective Jan. 1. Obituary: Karl, nationally renowned internist Active in health policy and education, Michael M. Karl, M.D., professor of clinical medicine, embodied "the finest ideals of medicine." Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Students volunteer to help construct a Habitat For Humanity house in St. Louis. More than 150 people attended a Thanksgiving dinner at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Announcements Metro pass renewal required Benefits-eligible employees and full-time students who have completed registration for the spring semester may request a spring 2007 U-Pass. Winter weather information If a severe snow or ice storm causes the University to alter the normal work and/or class schedules, an announcement will be posted on the University's home page (wustl.edu) and a number of media outlets will air an announcement. WUSTL police help 'warm up' St. Louis Through Dec. 3, the WUPD office on Shepley Drive in the South 40 will serve as a drop-off location to donate new or gently used winter coats for disadvantaged St. Louisans. Black Rep pass giveaway deadline is Dec. 1 Register to win a PassPort, which consists of five ticket vouchers redeemable at any time during the 2007 season. Washington People Opening eyes to a broader world Sports Volleyball team loses in national title match More Headlines AAAS elects four WUSTL faculty as fellows Phillips receives American poets fellowship '[Grid<>Matrix]' explores digital media at Kemper